Ksar Ouled Soltane
قصر أولاد سلطان
The best-preserved multi-story granary fortress, with four levels of vaulted storerooms enclosing two courtyards. It was a filming location for Star Wars: The Phantom Menace.
Ksar Ouled Soltane lies about 22 km south of Tataouine. Its earliest courtyard dates to the 15th century, and the second to the 19th century. Hundreds of vaulted granaries (ghorfa) are stacked in four levels, with projecting wooden beams on the outer walls and narrow doorways, linked by stone staircases. It is the most complete and photogenic fortress in southern Tunisia. It served as a filming location for Star Wars: Episode I – The Phantom Menace, where it stood in for the slave quarters near Anakin's home in Mos Espa. Visitors can climb stairs to some of the upper levels for photos. Entry is free, and the afternoon light is best. During the local ksar festival each year, traditional performances are held.
Opening hours
All day
Nearby sights
- Ksar Beni Barka
- Tataouine Market
- Ksar Ouled Debbab
- Douiret
- Mosque of the Seven Sleepers
- Chenini
- Ghomrassen
- Guermessa